As you will soon discover, internships and jobs can be found in a variety of sources, including:
Below, you will find convenient links to the most commonly utilized job boards by Notre Dame students. While all these resources are free, some will require you to create an account to access them.
If you have any questions about which sites will be most helpful for you, don't be afraid to ask us for help.
If you are just getting started searching for internships and jobs, Handshake is a great place to begin. In case you are not aware, Notre Dame is one of 1,200+ colleges and universities that use Handshake to connect students to employers. Here are a few tips to navigate Handshake:
For your convenience, Handshake uses single sign-on with your netID and password. And remember, Handshake offers much more than a place to find jobs and internships.
No single website encompasses all job postings in a particular industry. Below you will find direct links and login information for 8 of the most commonly used databases by Notre Dame students. Scroll to the bottom of the page for dozens more sites that other college students use.
This password-restricted resource aggregates information from a variety of employer websites and job posting platforms into one convenient place. ND students have found CareerShift helpful for:
Notre Dame provides you free access to this thanks to the Hesburgh Libraries. You will need to use your @nd.edu e-mail address to create an account, but do not use the password associated with your netID, create a unique passoword.
This is a great website that offers a variety of tools, including:
GoinGlobal includes more than 10,000 pages of constantly-updated content on topics such as job search sources, work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups, and cultural/interviewing advice.
This is pretty much what you expect it to be -- an enhanced Google search to help you learn about internships and jobs. The default search will start near your current location. Select filters that apply to you and be sure to sign up for Job Alerts.
Designed for international students interested in working in the United States and any student seeking global opportunities. You will access this through single sign-on with your NetID and password.
A network of nonprofit careers and jobs. Volunteer opportunities can also be found here. No username/password is needed for this.
Database of quality micro-internships. Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional projects posted by employers across a wide range of industries. Often, these projects require 5-40 hours of total work across 2-4 weeks and can be
completed remotely. They are posted on a rolling basis and can be applied to year-round.
Comprehensive database of internships and job opportunities, with an emphasis on government-related jobs (government affairs, policy, PR, etc.) on Capitol Hill, as well as across the country.
The federal government's official job posting board where you can find internships and full-time roles around the world with U.S. government agencies. No username/password is required.
In addition to the most frequently used resources listed above, there are many other free job search databases that provide you with convenient access to industry-specific opportunities. For your convenience, we have gathered these into a Google Sheet.
Most large employers offer detailed "early careers" or other career pages on their websites. As you research employer sites, look for:
To help you find these pages, we've created EmployerLinks, a comprehensive Google Sheet resource which includes links to:
In addition to these resources, we have also added a link to an ND alumni search results page for each employer, as well as a column that indicates how many ND alums. Tip: Reach out to alumni and build your network before applying to internships and jobs!
We are here to make researching and networking as easy as possible. If you find yourself needing some advice and guidance, send us an email at careerdevelopment@nd.edu or stop by the south desk on the 5th floor of Duncan Student Center.
Duncan Student Center, 5th Floor
Notre Dame , IN 46556 USA Phone 574-631-5200 careerdevelopment@nd.edu